Morrison’s supermarket in Southport in charity fundraiser

A COLLECTION was held at Morrisons in Southport for Cancer Research UK – the supermarket’s charity of the year.

Customers at the Lord Street store on Monday were told that one in three people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives.

The collection which followed was to kickstart the fundraising for the charity.

Shoppers and staff at Morrisons branches across Merseyside heard the message and had the opportunity to donate some cash with the aim of raising £1m.

Roy Atherton, Morrisons area manager, said: “Inviting customers to take part in this launch event and listen to the loudspeaker announcement not only gets fundraising underway, but also gives them the opportunity to learn more about the progress that Cancer Research UK is making towards beating cancer.

“We are delighted to be working with Cancer Research UK as our Charity of the Year and look forward to helping raise vital funds.”

Each year more than 35,800 people are diagnosed with cancer in the north west. But more people than ever are surviving the disease thanks to improvements in treatment, prevention and diagnosis.

Jane Bullock, Cancer Research UK spokesperson for the North West, said: “We are thrilled that Morrisons has chosen us as its charity of the year and we will be working with the company throughout the coming months on a range of exciting fundraising initiatives across Merseyside.”